We place our hope in an Almighty, unchanging God who has intended us good and loved us in Jesus Christ.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

The Landscape We Mill About in Is Changing

Thanksgiving comes and goes. Early the next day is Black Friday. Lately a reflection of our culture is unfolding in Black Friday video footage: A video here records the sad picture of people (could be neighbors or anyone) essentially pushing, shoving and knocking each other out of the way at Walmart just to get a deal on a phone. I'm just like anybody who likes to save 20 or 40 dollars, but honestly, this year, I skipped Black Friday just from weariness with consumerism. I (maybe others) sense that its just not worth it some places. Online shopping was not just an accident but an intention for me this year. I wonder how civility can be restored in our country? It seems the only real answer is a renewal of love of God and therefore neighbor. As the love of God drops off, people love their own morality (a made up one, rather than derived/driven by God one). Definitely worth praying for spiritual change.